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How can you tell if an author of a nonfiction piece is credible?

if his or her writing appeals to the emotions
if the author uses a lot of statistics to prove his or her point
if the author is considered an expert in his or her field
if the author is well-known and widely read

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if the author uses a lot of statistics to prove his or her point
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if the author is considered an expert in his or her field
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